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Cappuccino in Leola, PA

Cappuccino (alias Happy Cappy) is a healthy 2-year-old neutered Ruby male who came to rescue due to the death of his owner. Cappy was his former owner’s emotional support dog. As you will find, he is truly a companion dog and should be with someone who can spend a significant amount of time daily with him. His former owner took him as many places as she could, so he is not used to being home alone for long periods of time.

Cappuccino is an enthusiastic dog and has adjusted well in his new foster home with his 2 other Cavalier brothers. He follows his foster parents everywhere and is a lap dog or nearby if you are sitting down. He is happy, energetic, affectionate, loyal, and friendly. He listens well and follows commands. He does become frightened easily by loud noises.

Cappy is very well mannered for a 2-year-old dog and his favorite pastime is playing ball continuously for hours if you had the time. As the previous owner took Cappy everywhere she went, Cappy is a great car rider and wants to go along wherever you are going.

He is crate trained but does have some separation anxiety and barks when left alone. He would do better in a home that has other dogs. He has not been exposed to cats. Cappy would probably do well with scent work, rally obedience or agility. He enjoys going for walks on a leash and is improving on his leash etiquette. He gets excited when his leash is brought out. A fenced in yard is optimal as Cappy likes to explore and enjoys the freedom of wandering.

Cappuccino is housebroken but has had a few accidents in the foster parent home when he first arrived. However, frequent routine trips outside have eliminated this issue. He has a very good appetite and will finish his meals and the other dogs’ dishes if left to him. He has done well with the introduction of fruits and vegetables.

If you would like to be considered to adopt Cappuccino and you live within a reasonable drive of the Leola, PA, please complete our online application if you don’t already have one on file, and email Melissa at cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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PA license: 16547

Winston in Derby Line, VT

Update 7-25-24: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more for now. Thank you!

Do you need a camping buddy? Meet Winston or as his foster mom likes to call him Winnie! He is a joyous, playful, Blenheim Cavalier with curious brown eyes and a happy tail! Winston is looking for his forever family to provide him with puppy training, warm snuggles and endless love. Winston was born on 3-24-24, and shortly after, was released to the rescue through no fault of his own.

Winston loves to play with his toys, play fetch, chew everything and sleep on anyone, anywhere! He is learning to ring a bell to go outside, sit, be released to eat a meal, and recall (come). Winston is treat-motivated and wants to learn. Since Winston is still learning, his new family should be committed to continuing his training. Winston has started crate training and is doing well through the night with no accidents. He would prefer to be closer to his family, so a crate in the bedroom helps him fall right to sleep.

Winston loves snuggling and being with his family so someone who is home most of the day is a must. Winston does well riding in the car and enjoys running errands with his foster mom.

Winston is currently living with two small dogs, a cat and fostered kittens and two human sisters, ages 4 and 8. Winston loves everyone! He has done well in his foster home by watching and learning from his foster dog siblings.

Winston will do best in a home with a playful, young dog that can help him learn the routines and schedule of his new home. Winston loves children, visitors and cats! He has shown curiosity toward the family cat but has quickly learned to give her space.

Winston is up-to-date on immunizations and heart-worm/flea and tick prevention. He has recently completed treatment for Giardia. He will be rechecked by the vet and cleared prior to adoption. Winston’s new owner will need to have him neutered at nine months of age (December, 2024) and provide written verification from his vet to Cavalier Rescue USA. Winston has an overbite, although it has not been an issue, his new owner may need to discuss options with their vet once his adult teeth come in. It has been documented that Winston had a grade 1 heart murmur, but at his most recent vet appointment no heart murmur was detected.

See this sweet pup in action: Winston

If you are interested in Winston and feel you would be a match, please, complete our online application if you haven’t already. Then, email Barbara Blanchette at: blanchettebarbara06@gmail.com so she knows of your interest. Please note that this pup’s placement is being limited to applicants who live in New England.

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Nugget and Scutter in Somers, NY

Meet Nugget and Scutter. Nugget is a sweet, loving, 6 year old Blenheim Cavalier male who loves belly rubs, hugs and kisses. Scutter is a sweet, active and affectionate 5 year old tricolor boy. Sadly, Nugget and his best friend Scutter were surrendered by their elder owner due to health and financial issues. They must adopted together as they are a bonded pair.

Nugget is extremely overweight weighing in at 45 lbs. Since Nugget has been in his foster home he has been taking short walks several times a day and roaming an acre of fenced backyard and loving it. He gets along beautifully with the foster family’s three other Cavaliers and cat. Nugget is super friendly and greets everyone with a wagging tail.

He has a hard time getting up and down stairs and must be assisted/spotted so he doesn’t lose his footing. Nugget is very calm and spends his time laying near his buddy Scutter or near a family member. Nugget seems to have a slight hearing loss, but does respond to loud noises. Nugget has had a recent veterinary exam with great results! Heart is healthy, and thyroid is functioning normally. Weight loss of 15 lbs is recommended.

Nugget has displayed a little separation anxiety if he doesn’t see you or his buddy Scutter and will cry from time to time. I have yet to hear him bark. He is the easiest laid back cuddle bug. A diet plan with recommendations has been given by the veterinarian.

Scutter is a healthy sweet, spunky 5 year old tricolor male Cavalier who is Nugget’s shadow. They are truly the best of buddies. Scutter loves to be on the lap of his foster family where he enjoys belly rubs and kisses. He is a truly delightful pup and a joy to foster.

Scutter can be a little timid in the beginning, but warms up quickly. Scutter is playful, energetic, very loving and is always looking to give kisses. His favorite pastime is running around the yard with the other Cavaliers and going on adventures chasing squirrels. He’s a fun little guy!

Scutter is at a pretty good weight of 27 lbs. He tends to be a finicky eater, but seems to like the food we are giving him.

These two amazing Cavaliers have just had a big transition and have left the only home and owner they have ever known. It was a heart wrenching emotional hand off for both owner and dogs. This pair will do well with a mature family where they can get lots of love and attention. It is imperative that they remain together. These boys would be lost without each other.

If you are interested in adopting this pair please fill out our online application and then email Michelle Farnum at cavalierrescueny@gmail.com and let her know of your interest in these amazing Cavaliers.

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Tillie in Worcester, MA

Update 7-17-24: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more for now. Thank you!

Tillie is a female, five-year-old, tricolor, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. born 4/16/2019. She came to Cavalier Rescue USA from a breeding facility.

If you seek adoration, hugs, and faithful love, Tillie is your girl. Pick her up and she melts into you. There are times when she cannot get close enough and pushes herself closer. Her personality is docile and sweet, though around food she will assert herself to be first in the line for treats. She is passive with other dogs and ignores her foster’s cat. Tillie does allow kitty rubs with no issues, so a dog friendly cat should be fine.

Tillie had no experience living in a home. It was not surprising she was timid, but she has made wonderful progress getting used to the world. She has learned how to explore, roll in the grass, chase a small tennis ball, watch for birds, and snap at bugs. At times, she prefers to follow her foster brother, and looks to him for guidance.

She is healthy, up-to-date on immunizations and heart worm and flea and tick preventatives, spayed and will have a full dental before going to her forever home. At 14 pounds, this petite girl is just the right size for carrying and hugging. As a bonus, she has the softest fur coat!

She is a cuddler who wants to just be as close as she can be to the people that bring her comfort, the quintessential velcro dog. Tillie enjoys sleeping in a dog bed under your desk, sitting in your lap or just following you from room to room. She will sleep and go into her crate, but it is not her preferred space. She has her eye on her foster mom’s bed. Tillie waits all night to potty outdoors in the morning.

She independently uses the doggie stairs to get onto the couch as she is not able to jump up there yet. She has learned to jump down on her own with no issues. Stairs are not a problem for Tillie and sometimes she races up and down just a little too fast.

She eats twice a day with gusto and loves fresh raw carrots, most veggies and enjoys doggie treats and chews.Tillie is food driven and motivated to learn. She will “sit” (for a few seconds), but will need additional training work. She also needs someone who will practice leash-walking with her.

Tillie is accustomed to exploring her fenced yard and does her business outside, unleashed. We think she would prefer a home with a confident canine companion, as she relies on her foster brother to lead and give her confidence. House training is going well. She is about 95% there. She won’t signal when she needs to go out, so to avoid an accident she should be kept on a regular schedule. She quietly rides in the car and is great at the Vet’s office.

If you are interested in Tillie, please submit an online application, then email the New England Coordinator, Barbara Blanchette, at blanchettebarbara06@gmail.com

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Lily in Reading, PA

Hi, my name is Lily. Sometimes I’m called Silly Lily because I love to do quirky things that make my foster mom laugh. I’m a 7-year old tricolor girl that was used as a breed dog on a commercial farm in Lancaster County. I’m now out of a cage and have found the love of freedom and the fun of being a sweet loving girl.

I’m up-to-date on my vaccinations and was recently spayed and microchipped. I am mostly deaf, but otherwise I am healthy. I weigh 25 pounds.

I get along perfectly with my foster sister~she’s a Shih Tzu, I love her, and I’m happy to meet and greet the neighborhood pets too.

My nose is as sharp as a tack and I can smell my dinner being made and if a skunk is anywhere near the house, I can smell that stinky odor, even in the middle of the night and will let out a bark or 2.

I love going on long walks and I do exceptionally well with a leash. If it’s a rainy day, forget about it ~ I don’t want to mess up my beautiful coat. Give me lots of belly rubs and petting, ah, perfect!

When I’m not relaxing on the sofa, I’ll be following you from room to room. I sleep in my crate at night and I’m comfy cozy there, sometimes I do need a treat to coax me in as well as a treat when I come home from a walk. Car rides are fun for me and kids are super great, but not sure about cats because all I do now is stare at them and they run away ~ scaredy-cats! I am house trained if taken out on regularly.

I am used to being in a home with a family who is home a lot. A fenced-in yard would be preferred because I love to chase squirrels.

If you think you would be a good family for me and you live within a reasonable driving distance of Reading, PA please fill out an application if you haven’t already and then contact Melissa MacMullin (cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com) and asked to be considered as my new family.

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PA license: 16547

Maddie in Belchertown, MA

Here is Maddie with her new family…

Hi everyone, I’m Maddie (Madeline). I didn’t get a very good start in life- I’ve been a puppy mill mamma all my life. I didn’t really know anything about having a normal life and loving family. Luckily, I found Cavalier Rescue USA! I’m a petite and very sweet little girl. The vet thinks I’m around 6 years old.

I’ve been in my foster home for a little while and I’m learning new things. I can walk nicely on a leash and I’m learning about going up and down stairs. I’ve only mastered the 3 stairs out the front door- that big set of stairs that goes to the basement is still too scary for me. I’m getting used to people and dogs and I love to say “hi” to everyone on my walks. We’re working on the basic commands too!

I like my cozy crate and go in on my own sometimes. I slept in there at first, then I graduated to sleeping in the crate with the door open, now I just sleep on the big dog bed in the living room or in the bedroom. I’m mostly housebroken –I don’t really ask to go out but if you take me out often, I do great. Right from the beginning I’ve been fine at being left home alone. I don’t get into any trouble or chew anything and I’m not a barker. I’m a very sweet and quiet little girl.

I was just spayed (no more puppies for me) and had my dental. I lost a lot of teeth and I’m feeling much better. I weigh 22 lbs, which is good for me. I’ve had all my vaccines and am on heartworm preventive. I do have a heart murmur (like so many Cavaliers) but I don’t have any restrictions. The vet started me on 2.5 mg of Vetmedin 2 times a day.

I need a home with a patient and loving family who can continue to teach me new things. It would be great to have someone home most of the time who can be there for me and maybe another dog. I don’t have any experience with very young children or cats and can still be a little shy. If you’re an experienced Cavalier owner, looking for a sweet girl and have patience and time to spend, that would be perfect! I’d like a safe fenced in yard where I can explore and have fun running and playing.

If you live within a reasonable driving distance of Belchertown MA and think you’d be a good fit for me, please fill out our on-line application if you haven’t already and then email Rescue Coordinator Barbara Blanchette at blanchettebarbara06@gmail.com so she knows of your interest. Thank you!

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